Buck & Doe Run Site #3
Buck & Doe Run Site #3 is an earth dam located in Lewis County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buck & Doe Run Site #3
The primary purpose of Buck & Doe Run Site #3 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Lewis Co. Soil & Water (local government). It impounds the Doe Run near Canton.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/28/2022.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | Doe Run |
| Coordinates | 40.24659, -91.56244 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LEWIS CO. SOIL & WATER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10188 |
| Federal ID | MO10188 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |